[6pack] paranoid daily driver

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Joe D

In 1998, my wife and I were hit at the front quarter on passenger side at about 50 mph, with on coming station wagon. A LOT of the energy was absorbed with the TR3A spinning 360 degrees. It stayed on it's wheels.

Both of us were well belted in. Likely the difference in major injury or death. Bruising at the seat belts and a torn fingernail was the extent of wife's injuries....TR3A was totaled, but became donor car for my current TR3A.  

I might feel just a bit better with a modest roll over bar. (I have one in design, right now, that will incorporate a wind barrier feature) But, I am not likely to give up driving on the road after almost 50 years.

Joe A

>Somebody help me!  I'm becoming increasingly paranoid about dying in my TR6.  I drive every day.  I'm considering selling the car and getting a used boxster with air bags abs, crumple zones etc... I need a daily driver.  I love the TR6, and I've been driving it daily in fair weather for years without incident. I wonder if I would survive a significant accident. How do these cars hold up in a collision?  Any experience?
>Joe     
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